Period end date: **31/12/21**
Charity Number: **1159052**
## **Trustees’ annual report:**
Period start date: **01/01/21**
Charities Name: **Manchester and District Beekeepers Association** .
## **Objectives and Activities.**
|**Objectives and Activities.**|**Objectives and Activities.**|
|---|---|
|Summary of the purpose of the
charity as set out in its governing
document.|To advance and encourage the understanding of bees; beekeeping and the
practice of good beekeeping for the public benefit.|
|Summary of the main activities in
relation to those purposes for the
public benefit, in particular, activities,
projects or services identified in the
accounts.|Our main activities for the public benefit are to:
promote and exemplify good practice in the management of honeybee
colonies
ensure that association members have access to appropriate and relevant
information and training regarding honeybee health and safe beekeeping
practices
offer training and ongoing support for new/novice beekeepers
provide a point of call for members of the public concerned or interested in
bees, this includes the identification of bees, swarm collect and advice etc
deliver teaching and talks for schools, local social groups and organisations
about bees and pollinators
Association Aims for 2021:
Maintain and improve bee health within the association and the Teaching
Apiary
Maintain & extend the training and education programmes
Maintain online and remote learning/communication systems
Maintain and develop work with other park-based charities
Ensure the safety of volunteers and association members in view of the
changing guidance from Government.|
|Statement confirming whether the
trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission onpublic benefit|The trustees are aware of the Charity Commissions guidance on “public benefit”
and have given due regard to it in their management of the association|
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|**Additional information(optional)**||
|Contribution made by volunteers|It is worth noting that nearly all of the associations work is delivered by
volunteers. This includes all training, equipment maintenance, care and
inspection of honeybees and routine association communication.
The work of volunteers during the 2ndyear of the global pandemic ensured that
the association maintained the care of the honeybee colonies. The maintenance
of hive equipment continued as did the sale of essential equipment. In early
Spring 2021 the association re-commenced its training programme using zoom
to deliver novice theory sessions. Practical novice training took place in the early
summer. This was followed by an Improvers Course for Beekeepers with three
of more years’ experience. In September the association re-opened the Dower
House visitors centre, which again was staffed by volunteers.|
**Achievements and Performance** :
|Summary of the main achievements
of the charity, identifying the
difference the charity’s work has
made to the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider benefits
to society as a whole.|
New Trustees are familiar with their role and the committee is working well
as a group. We have a new Secretary and Treasurer in post.
Novice training was successfully delivered. The theory by zoom and 6
practical sessions held in the Apiary.
In addition to Novice Training the association offered members access to an
Improvers Group which focused on practical learning based in our Apiary.
An occasional emailed letter is sent to association members by the
secretary offering information about external training opportunities and
updates on news from BBKA.
A member’s questionnaire was delivered and whilst the uptake was
relatively small this year, it was a useful experience and will inform the
planning for future developments, particularly in the delivery of training.
The WhatsApp group has been established to allow members to talk about
bees, share experience and advice from their peers.
A cleaning company has been appointed to undertake a weekly clean of the
Dower House, in line with the needs identified in the Covid Risk
Assessment.
The work with Manchester University was successfully completed.
Links were established with RHS Bridgewater and the association delivered
a Bee themed family experience at the garden
We have maintained links with Incredible Edibles and whilst the small
apiary on their site has now been removed by agreement, the link is if
anything stronger. In the next year (2022) I am hoping that we will be able
to work with them to create a native bee habitat in the poly tunnel grounds.
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**Additional information (optional)** Future Plans: Review and make some changes to the associations training delivery, specifically with reference to the timing of courses during the spring and summer. Add additional training opportunities, either delivering directly or hosting external training, specifically Queen Rearing. This was the training identified by existing members as being something that they would like the association to provide. Extend the Improvers Training to ensure that attendees can access experience of swarm management/control when it is actually happening in colonies. Purchase additional equipment to allow for the above training to include manipulation of hives. This may require the association to commission or make some of the equipment themselves. Continue maintaining healthy bees and investigate the potential for joining with other organisations in supporting the raising of Queens. Continue working with education establishments (schools, brownies etc) to ensure that children and young people are aware of native and Honeybees and their needs. Continue working with other local organisations such as RHS Bridgewater, Incredible Edibles, etc.
## **Financial Review.**
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period.
It has been an interesting and at times frustrating year, particularly with the arduous task of switching the bank account from Nat West to the Co-operative
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bank, a process that took 8 months to happen. The switch does now mean that
we have online banking facilities which has made the process of making
payments much easier.
2021 has seen an improvement in the finances of the Association following the
difficulties of 2020 resulting from the pandemic. The additional income brought
in from being able to run training courses again, re-opening of the Dower House
and equipment sales has helped move us from a deficit position to a modest
surplus of £3,462 for 2021 (2020 deficit £16,287). This is a real positive position
given the ongoing financial challenges faced by charities and businesses alike.
The Association currently retains a healthy financial position with a level of cash
assets to meet unforeseen future costs and provide stability during ongoing
periods of uncertainty and increasing costs.
Statement explaining the policy for The association has a policy of maintaining a working capital of £30,000.00. This
holding reserves stating why they are allows us to plan for essential work in maintaining our livestock and the
held.
equipment required in the Apiary and Dower House. In addition, it ensures a
comfortable contingency fund for any future emergencies.
Amount, of reserves held. £30,000
Reasons for holding zero reserves. NA
Details of fund materially I deficit. £0.00
Explanations of uncertainties about NA
the charity continuing as a going
concern
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## **Additional information (optional)**
|**Additional information(optional)**|**Additional information(optional)**|
|---|---|
|Charity name:|Manchester and District Beekeepers Association|
|Registered charity number:|1159052|
|Charities principal address:|The Dower House,Heaton Park,Manchester. M25|
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Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person / or body entitled
to appoint trustee
Christine MacLeod Chair of Trustees Trustees Committee
1 Joy Jackson Secretary 01/01/21 to 27/02/2021 End of office
2 Natasha DeVoe Secretary 27/02/2021 to 26/02/2022 Co-opted by Trustee (1 yr)
3 Keith Hibbert Treasurer 01/01/2021 to 27/02/2021 End of Office
4 Michael Green Treasurer 27/02/2021 to 26/02/2022 Co-opted by Trustee (1 yr)
5 Ron Birrell By election at AGM
6 Anthony Lomax By election at AGM
7 Paul Mantle 27/02/21 to 01/12/2021 resigned
8 Ian Molyneux By election at AGM
9 Geoff Morris By election at AGM
10 Mark Rendell Apiary Manager By election at AGM
Rhys Watkins By election at AGM
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**Please note the Trustees Committee can Co-op Trustees for a 1-year term prior to an election at the next AGM.
## Declarations:
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
|Signatures:|||
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|Full name(s):|Christine Ann MacLeod|Michael Green|
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|Positions (eg
secretary,chair,etc:|Chair of Trustees Board|Treasurer|
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|Date:|10 February 2022||
Public
## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts**
**Section A Independent Examiner’s Report**
**Report to the trustees/** Charity Name **members of Manchester & District Beekeepers’ Association**
**On accounts for the year 31 December 2021 Charity no 1159052 ended (if any)**
**Set out on pages Form CC16a pages 1 and 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **31/ MM / YYYY** 12 2021.
- **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
**Signed: Date:** 11/02/2022 **Name:** Naomi Povey **Relevant professional** CPFA **qualification(s) or body (if any):**
**Address:** 5 Newland Way, Nantwich Cheshire CW5 7JH
1
**October 2018**
**IER**
Public
## **Section B Disclosure**
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
**Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** .
No matters to report
2
**October 2018**
**IER**
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Manchester & District Beekeepers Association 1159052
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 01-Jan-21 31-Dec-21
To
from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Subscription 2020 inc BDI - - - - 2,304
Subscription 2021 inc BDI 4,251 - - 4,251 3,158
Subscription 2022 inc BDI 2,772 - - 2,772 -
Honey Show - - - - 82
Donations 1,056 - - 1,056 813
Social event - - - - 370
Equipment sales 13,485 - - 13,485 12,691
Gift shop sales 11,178 - - 11,178 5,518
Teaching courses 2020 - - - - 375
Teaching courses 2021 2,505 - - 2,505 -
Teaching courses 2022 1,980 - - 1,980 -
Sub total (Gross income for
AR) [ 37,227 ] - - 37,227 25,311
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 37,227 - - 37,227 25,311
A3 Payments
Equipment costs 14,584 - - 14,584 12,385
Gift shop costs 353 - - 353 4,128
Newsletter, Post, Stationery 350 - - 350 67
Bee disease insurance premiums 919 - - 919 834
Donations 93 - - 93 550
Education 587 - - 587 2,929
BBKA capitation fees 4,468 - - 4,468 4,227
Garden 301 - - 301 -
Social events/raffles - - - - 1,369
Teaching courses 1,440 - - 1,440 6,625
Honey show - - - - 328
Paypal and Sumup fees 426 - - 426 288
Travel expenses - - - - 29
Equip for Dower House 1,010 - - 1,010 333
Equip for Apiary 7,478 - - 7,478 6,571
Equip for extraction room 788 - - 788 -
Dower House Insurance 769 - - 769 735
examination of accounts 200 - - 200 200
Sub total [ 33,766 ] - - 33,766 41,598
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 33,766 - - 33,766 41,598
Net of receipts/(payments) 3,461 - - 3,461 - 16,287
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 34,797 - - 34,797 50,942
Cash funds this year end 38,258 - - 38,258 34,797
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
10/02/2022
1
## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**
|**Categories**
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
**B5 Liabilities**
**B3 Investment assets**
**B2 Other monetary assets**
**B4 Assets retained for the**
**charity’s own use**
**B1 Cash funds**
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)|**Details**
**Details**
Apiary equipment
Honey processing room
**Details**
**_Total cash funds_**
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Equipment - Closing Stock value
Gift shop - Closing stock value
**Details**
Credit with Sumup
Bank
Petty Cash
Credit with Paypal
**Details**
Education and display equipment
Signature
2|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**510**
**-**
**5,321**
**31,552**
**-**
**875**
**-**
**38,258**
**-**
OK
OK
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**12,218**
**-**
**9,695**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
**Cost (optional)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
**Cost (optional)**
Unrestricted
**-**
Unrestricted
**-**
Unrestricted
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Fund to which**
**liability relates**
**Amount due**
**(optional)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
Print Name
Christine Ann MacLeod
Michael Green|**Endowment**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**-**|
|---|---|---|---|
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||||OK|
||||**Endowment**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Current value**
**(optional)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Current value**
**(optional)**
**29,469**
**8,695**
**11,120**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**When due**
**(optional)**
Date of
approval
10/02/2022
10/02/2022
10/02/2022|
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees